Cazador Xebec 1750 - OcCre - scale 1:60 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[RDN1954]

No. I actually meant crazy .

Can't agree, this goes beyond crazy. The wording I have in mind doesn't meet the Admiral's approval, so I'll restrain myself.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Rigging the main mast

Hi all,
Today a first part of the rigging of the main mast. First I had to draw the riggingplan on paper and second to make it in real life.
I start at the bottom part because the ropes that hold the pins needs to be served. I never done this before so a first time for everything I guess.

I use a serving tool of Syren ship models. It's a pretty simple device that comes into several parts that needs to be glued together.
After that there is the bottom brass tube that holds the bobbing and just above that the rope that needs to be served.
Connecting the threat to the rope at one end and then turning the wheel so to say to serve the rope.

I need to make two pairs of 6 served ropes, so in total 12.

After serving, I need to connect the ends and serve this part by hand.

Connect the pins to the served rope and then to the bulwarks....

That's it for part 1....

Regards,
Peter

Nice rigging and serving, Peter. That little machine is well worth its money. I was happy with mine.
Regards, Peter

 

[Ptèr]

That's some crazy rigging my friend! I can't wait to see how the rest plays out.

Well, crazy is my middle name. The rest will be a mess....

Can't agree, this goes beyond crazy. The wording I have in mind doesn't meet the Admiral's approval, so I'll restrain myself.

lol!

Nice rigging and serving, Peter. That little machine is well worth its money. I was happy with mine.
Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter, the machine works so to say. It's simple but effective.

Thanks for the heartwarming laughs and replies my friends!
Peter

 

[Dean62]

Great work Peter! The rigging on the Lateen sail ships is definitely different. But when done, actually looks very nice.

 

[GrantTyler]

Well, crazy is my middle name. The rest will be a mess....

Good morning Peter. Your middle name may be “crazy” (I think many modelers share that middle name ), but a mess not a chance.It is a pleasure to follow your build. Cheers Grant

 

[Ptèr]

Great work Peter! The rigging on the Lateen sail ships is definitely different. But when done, actually looks very nice.

Thanks Dean, it sure does. It's a whole new experience for me, but a good one indeed.

Good morning Peter. Your middle name may be “crazy” (I think many modelers share that middle name ), but a mess not a chance.It is a pleasure to follow your build. Cheers Grant

Thanks Grant. It's great to see how you are making your own version of this ship and it already is a beauty! Love the devotion of the Cazador builders. It's almost a group.

 

[Ptèr]

Rigging Main Mast (part 2)

Hello everybody

A small but major update on my Xebec this weekend. I've finished the standing rigging of the main mast. Even if the rigging is "simple" from design, it's still tricky to make. The standing rigging of a Xebec works a bit like running rigging with the blocks and all.
In the previous update I've shown the bottom part of the rigging, these were the horizontal pins connected to the bulwarks. Next are the upper part of the rigging that are connected to the top of the mast.

I had to make the parts first, one set of each side of the ship.

With two bindings the parts are held in place. Now I have an upper and a bottem part that's fixed to the ship. The ropes with pulleys and blocks in between are next.

I had some time left, so I made two waterbarrels and placed them on deck. I think I secure these with some rope later on. What do you think?

The rigging part of a ship is still not my thing yet, but it grows on me. The rigging of this ship isn't that complicated compared to square rigged ships, however, to make it look authentic is still a hard thing to do.

Well, that's it for this update. Until the next one. Thanks for following my log it's really appreciated. There a some pretty awsome builds around here.

Regards,
Peter

 

[dockattner]

I love the look of the standing rigging on the main, Peter! Fun to just look at and try to sort it all out!

 

[Ptèr]

I love the look of the standing rigging on the main, Peter! Fun to just look at and try to sort it all out!

Thanks Paul, it's just like a jigsaw puzzle sometimes.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Rigging Main Mast (part 2)

Hello everybody

A small but major update on my Xebec this weekend. I've finished the standing rigging of the main mast. Even if the rigging is "simple" from design, it's still tricky to make. The standing rigging of a Xebec works a bit like running rigging with the blocks and all.
In the previous update I've shown the bottom part of the rigging, these were the horizontal pins connected to the bulwarks. Next are the upper part of the rigging that are connected to the top of the mast.

I had to make the parts first, one set of each side of the ship.

With two bindings the parts are held in place. Now I have an upper and a bottem part that's fixed to the ship. The ropes with pulleys and blocks in between are next.

I had some time left, so I made two waterbarrels and placed them on deck. I think I secure these with some rope later on. What do you think?

The rigging part of a ship is still not my thing yet, but it grows on me. The rigging of this ship isn't that complicated compared to square rigged ships, however, to make it look authentic is still a hard thing to do.

Well, that's it for this update. Until the next one. Thanks for following my log it's really appreciated. There a some pretty awsome builds around here.

Regards,
Peter

The rigging is looking very nice, Peter. I loved the color of the ropes. The barrels are a nice addition and for sure: you have to secure them. You don’t want a rolling barrel on a rolling and pitching ship.
Regards, Peter

 

[Ptèr]

@Peter Voogt, thanks. Just secured the barrels with some rope.

 

[Dean62]

Looks great Peter!

 

[GrantTyler]

Rigging Main Mast (part 2)

Hello everybody

A small but major update on my Xebec this weekend. I've finished the standing rigging of the main mast. Even if the rigging is "simple" from design, it's still tricky to make. The standing rigging of a Xebec works a bit like running rigging with the blocks and all.
In the previous update I've shown the bottom part of the rigging, these were the horizontal pins connected to the bulwarks. Next are the upper part of the rigging that are connected to the top of the mast.

I had to make the parts first, one set of each side of the ship.

With two bindings the parts are held in place. Now I have an upper and a bottem part that's fixed to the ship. The ropes with pulleys and blocks in between are next.

I had some time left, so I made two waterbarrels and placed them on deck. I think I secure these with some rope later on. What do you think?

The rigging part of a ship is still not my thing yet, but it grows on me. The rigging of this ship isn't that complicated compared to square rigged ships, however, to make it look authentic is still a hard thing to do.

Well, that's it for this update. Until the next one. Thanks for following my log it's really appreciated. There a some pretty awsome builds around here.

Regards,
Peter

Good morning Peter. Once again - that is superb rigging work. I love the blocks you are using and the colour compliments the style of Peters Xebec. IMHO - Yep stay with the barrels. The rigging on these ships looks interesting, it is completely different to the square rigging - I’m rather looking forward to seeing how this all works. Cheers Grant

 

[Ptèr]

Standing rigging main mast part 3

I've fixed the ends of the rope and tied them neatly behind the beam on the bulwarks. That means that the standing rigging of the main mast is completed.

In meantime I've finished the second set of 9 oars and placed them neatly on deck. So, I explained earlier that it's also possible to hang the oars on the sides (outside) of the bulwarks. This would cover up the carvings and will affect the swivel guns from operating. This is how the kitmaker designed this Xebec version and I honored that decision.

And an overview on deck where partly both sides of the standing rigging visible is.

The next update will be the standing rigging of the Mizzenmast. This is far less complex compared to the main mast.
I hope you guys are still following and like the updates so far. Thanks for all the cheers and if someone know a sewing service for my sails like Grant has, please don't keep it to yourself.

regards,
Peter

 

[dockattner]

If you can learn to carve that well, you can learn to sew! The rigging still captures my interest - almost makes me want to build one of these...

 

[Ptèr]

If you can learn to carve that well, you can learn to sew! The rigging still captures my interest - almost makes me want to build one of these...

I know how to stitch, does that count as well?

 

[Maarten]

Very nice Pter, continuing at this speed and she will be finished before Amsterdam.

 

[Heinrich]

Very good progress Peter. I really like the look of the cannons on deck, while the rigging shows great promise of what is come. Keep up the good work.

 

[GrantTyler]

Standing rigging main mast part 3

I've fixed the ends of the rope and tied them neatly behind the beam on the bulwarks. That means that the standing rigging of the main mast is completed.

In meantime I've finished the second set of 9 oars and placed them neatly on deck. So, I explained earlier that it's also possible to hang the oars on the sides (outside) of the bulwarks. This would cover up the carvings and will affect the swivel guns from operating. This is how the kitmaker designed this Xebec version and I honored that decision.

And an overview on deck where partly both sides of the standing rigging visible is.

The next update will be the standing rigging of the Mizzenmast. This is far less complex compared to the main mast.
I hope you guys are still following and like the updates so far. Thanks for all the cheers and if someone know a sewing service for my sails like Grant has, please don't keep it to yourself.

regards,
Peter

Beautiful !

 

[Peter Voogt]

Standing rigging main mast part 3

I've fixed the ends of the rope and tied them neatly behind the beam on the bulwarks. That means that the standing rigging of the main mast is completed.

In meantime I've finished the second set of 9 oars and placed them neatly on deck. So, I explained earlier that it's also possible to hang the oars on the sides (outside) of the bulwarks. This would cover up the carvings and will affect the swivel guns from operating. This is how the kitmaker designed this Xebec version and I honored that decision.

And an overview on deck where partly both sides of the standing rigging visible is.

The next update will be the standing rigging of the Mizzenmast. This is far less complex compared to the main mast.
I hope you guys are still following and like the updates so far. Thanks for all the cheers and if someone know a sewing service for my sails like Grant has, please don't keep it to yourself.

regards,
Peter

A very nice well filled deck, Peter. You see, rigging can be learned very quickly.
Regards, Peter